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September 22, 2008 · Quicksilver MX II Sprint · N9045Z
Killeen, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 22, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Killeen, TX
Aircraft
Quicksilver MX II Sprint
Tail Number
N9045Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA161
The experimental airplane was stolen and a short time later landed in a nearby street. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a mailbox resulting in substantial damage. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies. Neither operator of the airplane held certifications for the operation of aircraft.
NTSB Probable Cause
The operator's failure to maintain clearance from objects during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the operator's decision to operate a vehicle for which he/she was not certified.
Full Narrative
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the experimental airplane was stolen from the Skylark Field Airport, Killeen, Texas, approximately 0030 central daylight time. A short time later the airplane landed in a nearby street. During the landing roll, the airplane impacted a mailbox bending the structural tubing for the nose landing gear, main landing gear, engine mounts, and empennage. An examination of the airplane's systems revealed no anomalies. Neither operator of the airplane held certifications for the operation of aircraft.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time01:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftQuicksilver MX II Sprint
Tail NumberN9045Z
Aircraft CategoryUltr
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None · None
Crew 2None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind90° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 59
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time05:55
Weather SourceWFAC